Lesleigh from Triton Hearing joined the Weekend Collective to chat about the varying degrees of hearing loss - as well as what tips we have to prevent hearing loss.

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This week on Politics Central, Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot claimed cancelling the upgrade of the existing Interisland ferry fleet with two large ferries was a critical error from the Government, and Friday's Aratere grounding was a long time coming after years of warnings.

Later, Children's Minister Karen Chhour unveiled her plan to cut down youth offending by introducing a new declaration for young offenders to ensure they face tougher consequences and are better supported to turn their lives around. 

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The Children's Minister says initiatives to address youth crime will provide needed consequences for young offenders.

The Government is proposing to introduce a Youth Serious Offender declaration, meaning the courts could send them to a military style academy.

Legislation will be introduced before the end of the year, while a pilot academy begins in Palmerston North at the end of July.

Karen Chhour says we can't keep letting young offenders keep causing harm in local communities.

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Several inquiries are underway after a suspected steering problem saw the Interisland ferry Aratere run aground near Picton.

On Friday night, the ship became grounded.

It was re-floated successfully last night on the high tide.

Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot believes it could be a while before the ship is back sailing.

"They're going to have to look at the steering system, obviously, they're going to have to look the hull...it's going to be a long time."

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What do you do when your child want to pursue a career that will make life financially tough - and is it okay to discourage them from pursuing their dreams? Expert Sara Chatwin joins the Weekend Collective to discuss.

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The average price of a house in Rotorua has risen to $746,000 after the city’s average residential property values increased by 0.4 per cent in three months.

With that in mind, where and how should you find your first investment property? Expert Ed Mcknight joins the Weekend Collective to discuss.

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Today on the Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Shane Te Pou and Leeann Watson to discuss the hot topics from the week. 

Tama Poutaka has said some endangered native species may have to go extinct because it would be too expensive to save them all and soon every public school classroom in Louisiana will be ordered to display a poster of the Ten Commandments. Christchurch has been ranked as New Zealand's happiest city, and it's been 60 years since The Beatles landed in Wellington for their first and only New Zealand tour. 

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Chris Di Leva from Harbour Asset Management joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the world of bond markets - and if they make for a safe investment.

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Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald joins the Weekend Collective to discuss the rise in diagnosing adult ADHD.

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This week on Politics Central, Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman discusses whether peace in Ukraine is possible as world leaders gather in Switzerland to try and build support for Ukraine’s peace proposals - and if Putin's 'unrealistic' offer is cause for hope.

Later, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, talks about the Government's announcement of a roadshow consultation on work health and safety. 

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